blacks, metallics, and leopard print (!!) at the yec party

(My thoughts go out to those affected by the earthquake that hit Chile today…)

The SEWTA Tour hosted their Year-End Championships Players’ party in Madrid on Sunday night (after the longest three-set final which saw Justine Henin defend her title).

Black was the evening’s shade, found on LBDs, floor-length skirts, and a sexy halter bubble dress on Serena Williams. Metallics showed up on Ana Ivanovic and Sharapova (in Thakoon). There were lots of gold accessories, too: a belt on Ana, a brooch on Anna Chakvetadze, and chains adorning Serena’s Louis Vuitton bag. And Jelena Jankovic separated herself from the pack with a body-hugging leopard print dress that puts Bethanie Mattek to shame.

Here are some photos from the shindig. Make sure to check out the entire gallery on the WTA website.

Anna punctuated her black half turtleneck knit top with a gold brooch at the bust and toted classic quilted leather purse. Meanwhile, her oft-braided hair got some air.

Ana went Victorian with her lacy silk top, gold belt, and floor-length skirt (is that a key around her neck?); and Jelena pulled off a leopard print ensemble.

Momma long-legs Daniela Hantuchova let her hair down and wore a fur caplet over her little black mini dress.

See Serena, Sveta, Justine, and Marionafter the cut…

Serena dressed up her black halter bubble dress (complete with a fabric flower at the collar) with an LV bag and a chunky black bracelet.

Svetlana Kuznetsova topped off her black outfit with a houndstooth Members Only/military-style jacket.

Justine revived the shiny dress shirt she wore earlier in the week, and Bartoli tried to fend off the cold with a vanilla-colored pea coat and a ruffled dress worthy of spring weather.

It’s refreshing to see Anna C’s hair out of that braid for once. And yes, Ana I. doesn’t look very flattering with those curls of hers. Love how Jelena busted out the leopard print though. Kuznetsova’s purse seems a little overwhelming.

Serena definitely wins. Although LV bags are old news…
And Hantuchova has GOT to learn how to pose. It’s a shame looking that clumsy with those endless legs.
I liked Chakvetadze’s and Jankovic’s looks too.

And I totally agree that Henin needs a stylist. What is with her? She always looks like she doesn’t care. Too bad, because she is actually pretty – saw her in one photo shoot for Elle or something where they curled up her hair and put on some dark lipstick. More of that please!